Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/news/business/page/118/)
The Monger Mingle in Cos Cob’s hub drew a huge crowd on a mild November night. Newcomer Fleishers Craft Butchery paired up with Greenwich Cheese Company and Fjord Fish Market for the event, which was free and open to the public. Though Cos Cob lost its supermarket when Porricelli’s Market became a CVS, the trio of specialty shops offers a traditional way of shopping with top quality products and expertise on the part of proprietors. Continue Reading →
Sephora is opening in Stamford Town Center on November 13. The new 5,500 square foot, free-standing Sephora store will have over 13,000 products from more than 200 brands, including Sephora’s own collection of makeup, skincare, tools and accessories, Sephora Collection. Continue Reading →
“It has no historical, architectural or cultural merit. Nobody has offered any facts to counter this. It is simply a cottage rebuilt in the 1970s.” – Mr. O’Hanlon, attorney for Catterton Associates who still wish to remove the cottage and stone wall outside the office building they purchased this summer. Among those who spoke out against Catterton’s plans were Davidde Strackbein, Steven Bishop, and Fifi Sheridan. “Does Catterton recognize that P&Z has authority to require you to restore the cottage because you violated the site plan?”asked Katie DeLuca. Continue Reading →
The Perfect Provenance will open “The Perfect Pop Up” store at 205 Railroad Ave in Greenwich for the week of November 17 – 21. The Perfect Provenance is a new, art inspired, retail concept store and cafe that will launch in Greenwich in February, 2016. Continue Reading →
The annual gift fair organized by the Greenwich Exchange for Women’s Work runs through Thursday, Nov. 13 at The Round Hill Club. Meet the artisans demonstrating their crafts. Also, luncheon offered 12:00-2:00pm. Continue Reading →
In Greenwich A&P markets have become ACME stores. In Port Chester, Pathmark on Midland Ave will become Key Food on Wednesday, according to store employees, who said all staff but three full time managers would be let go. Continue Reading →
We contacted the Better Business Bureau and Greenwich Police for advice for anyone who might be dealing with Fontana’s Bridal Salon, which closed abruptly last month. We also heard from another customer who lost a large deposit. She received a refund check. Unfortunately, it bounced. Continue Reading →
Augustine’s Farm at 1332 King Street is open daily 9-5. This month they are bursting with items to prep for Thanksgiving, including Brussels sprouts, kale, jams, preserves, decorative Indian corn, gourds, a range of apples, seckel pears, fresh eggs and honey. Continue Reading →
To celebrate the opening, The Hub will host a special “Monger Mingle” open house night for the community on Thursday evening, 11/12, from 7 – 9 p.m. Guests will sample fare from Fleishers, Greenwich Cheese Co. and Fjord Fishery, along with complimentary tastings of beer and wine. The event is free and open to the public. Continue Reading →
Jen Danzi and CT Bites hosted a press & blogger party at Harvest on Greenwich Ave on Wednesday. The event was a kick-off for Greenwich Restaurant week, which runs from Nov. 12-18. The brainchild of Danzi, proceeds from the week long event benefit Transportation Association of Greenwich (TAG), where she serves on the board. James Boutelle, executive director of TAG, said he has volunteered with the organization for 20 years and got to know Mrs. Danzi through their membership on District 8 RTM. Continue Reading →